MAJOR NEWSPAPERS SUPPORT FAIR ELECTIONS

“Attempts to advantage big donors have featured prominently in the state’s scandals and convictions. That’s why public financing of elections is so necessary — and why the status quo can’t stand.”—Albany Times Union Editorial Board, February 13, 2019

“A new class of senators clobbered Independent Democratic Conference incumbents on platforms of wringing big money out of politics and will be raring to get the job done. The moment for change has arrived. Cuomo can get on board, or consider his third term a failure.” —New York Daily News Editorial Board , November 8, 2018

“The state should also consider adopting public financing of campaigns, a matching system that would take back power from well-funded special interests and make elections more competitive. Such a system has worked well, over all, for New York City.” —New York Times Editorial Board, Sept. 5, 2018

“Public financing of campaigns is probably the best solution to rid money from politics.” —Newsday Editorial Board, March 3, 2018

“They need to reduce the temptation and corruption that money has on elections following the example of New York City which is moving toward more public funding of elections and starting with the elimination of the loophole that allows some businesses to give unlimited amounts to favored candidates.” —Times Herald Record Editorial Board, November 7, 2018

New Yorkers deserve a responsive, accountable government. Voter turnout in New York is among the lowest in the nation, due in part to antiquated procedures for registration and voting that discourage participation. And our campaign finance system favors the wealthy over everyday, working New Yorkers. To tackle the crises we face in housing, living wage jobs, criminal justice, affordable health care, transportation, climate, fair taxes, and more, we must transform a campaign finance system that advantages the interests of the few over those of the many.